Police at Livingstonia in Rumphi District have arrested a 46 year-old man for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl.
Public relations officer for Rumphi police Noel Kamchenga, has confirmed the arrest and identified the suspect as Newton Jere.
According to Kamchenga, the suspect sexually assaulted the victim when she was on her way home from playing with friends.
Kamchenga said after the assault, Jere begged the girl not to report the matter promising to buy her shoes, however the victim recounted the entire ordeal to her grandmother, who then informed her mother.
The incident was reported to Chitimba Police Unit and the victim was referred to David Gordon Memorial Hospital for a medical examination.
The suspect, will soon appear in court to face charges of having sexual intercourse with a minor.
Newton Jere who hails from Phoseka Village in the area of Traditional Authority Mpherembe in Mzimba District.
